CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
12,349 km
7,673 miles
SEP
Stephenville
United States
Distance
12,349 km
7,673 mi / 6,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC SEP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Stephenville Clark Regional Airport
IATA Code CHC SEP
ICAO Code NZCH KSEP
City Christchurch Stephenville
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 1,321 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 32.220000, -98.180000

Christchurch (CHC) to Stephenville (SEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Stephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP) in Stephenville, United States is 12,349 kilometers (7,673 miles / 6,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:06 in Christchurch, it's 04:06 in Stephenville. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,198 feet between the two airports. Stephenville Clark Regional Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Stephenville (SEP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Stephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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